Commanders News: Jason Wright, Sam Howell, William Jackson III and Al Michaels
By Dean Jones
Which Washington Commanders news stories are hitting the headlines as staff members and fans begin planning for a more profitable future without Dan Snyder?
The Washington Commanders are still navigating their way through one of the more eventful offseasons in recent memory. Although it's been relatively underwhelming on the player recruitment front, that hasn't stopped the drama, rumors, and speculation from engulfing the franchise throughout an exhausting few months for everyone who holds the team close to their hearts.
Among the stories causing conversation recently include Al Michaels on the Commanders' battle against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, William Jackson III on his future, Jason Wright on the new stadium proposals, and Sam Howell tipped for a breakout campaign.
Let's delve into each topic in more detail.
Commanders TNF game vs. Bears brings intrigue
While the Washington Commanders don't have many primetime games in 2023, their clash versus the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football comes with some intriguing storylines attached.
When speaking about the Amazon Prime 2023 slate this year, announcer Al Michaels stated via Sports Illustrated he was raring to go. Let's just hope the Commanders can do the same.
"Love the way we come out of the gate. Three ‘A’ grade games. Two Aaron Rodgers games. Baltimore-Cincinnati, another good one. League did us a solid. I was raring to go the minute I saw the whole slate. Already thinking of story lines for each game, of which there is no shortage."
- Al Michaels via Sports Illustrated
Ron Rivera will be going up against the team that he enjoying a significant amount of success with as a player. But the pressure on the head coach could be enormous if the Commanders don't get off to a good start.